Claims Financial Analyst

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to state schools and oversees federal nutrition programs. The Office of Nutrition Services administers programs such as National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs and various USDA commodity programs.

This position serves as the fiscal recognized resource for processing payment of meal claim reimbursements and collecting and analyzing financial reports required by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) for the Fiscal and Administrative Services unit in the Office of Nutrition Services (ONS).

Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

Rewarding Work:
Employees work in roles that support Michigan residents in various public service capacities.

Insurance Benefits:
The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also provides life‑insurance coverage and long‑term disability insurance.

Retirement Programs:
The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires. The state automatically contributes 4% of pay to a 401(k) account and matches up to 5% of employee contributions. Contributions vest immediately for employees and after four years for state contributions.

Paid Time Off:
Eligible full‑time employees receive 15–35 personal days and 13 sick days per year, with certain roll‑over provisions. Additional days are available for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:
Up to 12 weeks of paid leave after birth or adoption.

Paid Holidays: 13 or 14 paid holidays per year, including Federal holidays such as New Year's, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Bonus Programs:
Annual longevity bonuses for five-year service and potential recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses.

Military Pay Differential:
Supplemental pay for guard or reserves with qualifying duty pay lower than state pay, plus seniority credits for prior military service.

Tax-Advantaged Programs: 401(k) and 457, flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs.

Student Loan Forgiveness:
Eligibility for U.S. Department of Education loan forgiveness programs.

Tuition Reduction:
Savings on college tuition for eligible employees and family members.

Professional Development:
Reimbursement up to $2,000 per year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:
Flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options based on job duties.

Application Process:

Only qualified candidates will be considered. For other inquiries, contact the hiring office as directed. The State of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. This position is subject to background check and drug screening requirements.